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1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP53
2Heath Bell, ARI, RP41
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4Junichi Tazawa, BOS, RP34
5James Loney, TB, 1B32
6Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B30
7Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B28
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5J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-18
6Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-17
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Porter names outfield regulars
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com
(8:53 pm ET) Astros manager Bo Porter said J.D. Martinez, Robbie Grossman and Jimmy Paredes will be the team's regular three starters in the outfield, MLB.com reports. Porter had been rotating Trevor Crowe and Brandon Barnes in the outfield over the past few weeks.

"I took the opportunity to talk to Barnes and Crowe today to let them know my decision," Porter said. "I told them I'm not going to leave them sitting for long periods of time."
Porter names three everyday starters in outfield
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com
(8:50 pm ET) Astros manager Bo Porter said J.D. Martinez, Robbie Grossman and Jimmy Paredes will be the team's regular three starters in the outfield, MLB.com reports. Porter had been rotating Trevor Crowe and Brandon Barnes in the outfield over the past few weeks.

"They're going to get the bulk of the playing time," Porter said, "so that I, as a manager, can make a definitive decision as a manager to answer the question: Can this guy or can that guy play every day at the Major League level?"
Chris Carpenter throws bullpen session
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(8:43 pm ET) Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter, who is on the 60-day disabled list, threw about 56 pitches during a bullpen session on Monday, MLB.com reports.

"It was good," manager Mike Matheny said after watching Carpenter throw. "He's just going about his bullpens. It looks like the ball is coming out of his hand pretty good. We'll wait and see how he feels in recovery, and then keep moving forward."

Carpenter hopes to pitch for St. Louis by the end of the season.
Jose Altuve diagnosed with sublex of right jaw
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com
(8:39 pm ET) Astros second basemen Jose Altuve has been diagnosed with a sublex of the right jaw, the team announced. Altuve was forced to leave in the second inning of Monday's series opener against the Tigers after he collided with Jimmy Paredes.

There has been no timetable announced for his return.
No timetable for James McDonald
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(8:38 pm ET) Pirates manager Clint Hurdle told MLB.com on Monday that pitcher James McDonald will not begin a throwing program until he gets over the soreness or tenderness in his shoulder. There is no timetable for his return.

"McDonald is just still on hold," Hurdle said.

The right-hander went 2-2 with a 5.76 ERA in six starts before landing on the disabled list.
Charlie Morton nearing rehab assignment
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(8:33 pm ET) Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton was scheduled to use all of his pitches during a bullpen session on Monday, MLB.com reports. Barring a setback, the right-hander is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Thursday.

Morton underwent Tommy John surgery last June and has also been recovering from a shoulder issue.
Aaron Hill's hand not healed yet
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:29 pm ET) Diamondbacks infielder Aaron Hill has not been cleared to resume baseball activities as of Monday, azcentral.com reports. Hill visited the doctor for his broken hand and has been told it has not healed enough. 

Arizona still has no timetable for Hill's return, though it seems unlikely he'll be back before June.

"He's going to be waiting and try to get some more growth on that bone," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said.

Jason Hammel starting Friday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:25 pm ET) Orioles starter Jason Hammel will next start Friday against Tampa Bay, the Baltimore Sun reported Monday. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to keep his starters in line with Freddy Garcia starting Wednesday against the Padres and Baltimore off Thursday.

Hammel owns a better history against the Rays than he does the Padres. He's 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA over two career starts versus Tampa Bay, his former team. 

Freddy Garcia starting Wednesday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:23 pm ET) The Orioles are expected to give the ball to Freddy Garcia to start Wednesday afternoon against the Padres, the Baltimore Sun reported Monday. Jason Hammel will start Friday against Tampa Bay following an off-day Thursday. 

Orioles manager Buck Showalter had not decided on the order of the starters following Sunday's win over Minnesota. 

The 36-year-old Garcia will match up against the team that released him in spring training. He's 4-2 with a career 2.51 ERA over nine career starts against San Diego.

Jose Altuve leaves after collision
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com
(8:12 pm ET) Astros second basemen Jose Altuve was removed from Monday's series opener against the Tigers after colliding with Jimmy Paredes in the second inning. Team trainers appeared to be looking at Altuve's jaw before removing him from the game.

Marwin Gonzalez replaced him at second base.
 
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Which of these scheduled two-start pitchers would you roll with first in Fantasy Week 7?

Travis Wood
38%
Dan Haren
22%
Jason Vargas
7%
Justin Grimm
12%
Chris Tillman
14%
Josh Beckett
6%

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